A Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) is a type of financial instrument used by startups to raise capital from investors. A SAFE is designed to provide a simplified and standardized way to secure early-stage investments without determining an immediate valuation for the company.
In a SAFE agreement, investors provide capital to the startup in exchange for the right to receive equity in the company at a later funding event, typically during the next financing round, such as a priced equity round (e.g., Series A funding). Unlike traditional equity financing, a SAFE does not set a specific valuation for the company at the time of investment. Instead, it defers the determination of the company's valuation until the future funding round.
Key features of a SAFE include:
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